# allocate(as:count:) Allocates a tensor with existing size and stride populated by `Context.tensor(forFunction:argument:fillKnownDynamicShapes:)`. ``` mutating func allocate(as scalarType: T.Type, count: Int) where T : BNNSScalar ``` ## Parameters `scalarType` The data type. `count` The allocation size represented by the count of `scalarType` elements. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)